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“A lot of undrafted guys have made it,” Ferrell said. “So I’m just another guy that can prove you don’t have to be drafted to make it into this league.”

An all-rookie honor that made Ferrell the eighth player in franchise history to receive it — and the first since the 2003-04 season — the Mavericks point guard is looking to maintain his momentum into his second year.

“Biggest area I wanted to improve was vision — to see the court and be able to see everything — and to take advantage on what the defense gives us,” he said.

“It’s extremely helpful,” Motley said of the veterans on the team. “I take everything those guys have done and how they’ve approached things. I’m learning as much as I can.”

He scored nine points and five rebounds in nine minutes against the Bucks, and scored the game-winning basket with 4.3 seconds left.

“He has a knack for game winners,” Carlisle said.

Motley signed a two-way contract with Dallas in July, which means he’ll split time with the Mavericks and G-League affiliate Texas Legends.

“It’s a continuous grind,” Motley said. “I’ve been good, feel great and headed into the right direction. I know I can play and the numbers were there last year. I thought I was the best big in the country and I know I have the talent and ability.”

Along with Motley, Gian Clavell and P.J. Dozier are undrafted rookies on the Dallas preseason roster. Brandon Ashley went undrafted in 2015, but would be considered a rookie if he makes the regular-season roster.

“It’s great because it means we’re developing some guys and finding some diamonds in the rough, maybe some that people missed on and had an opportunity here,” Carlisle said.